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N15 PDW

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,408 mi
Last recorded251,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton81,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 PDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2012 251,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 248,019 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 246,636 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 246,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 226,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 203,565 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 203,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2007 166,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 166,230 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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N15 PDW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 81,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N15 PDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N15 PDW registered?

N15 PDW is a 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is N15 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 PDW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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